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EDUCATION Page 27 BICSI ICT Workshops Coming This June BICSI Virtual Instructor-led Training (vILT) offers collaborative and application-based learning led by a proven ICT industry expert. And there's no traveling required! Securing Your Data Center According to ANSI/BICSI 002-2019 Three two-hour sessions, each Wednesday at 6 p.m. (EST): 12, 19 and 26 June Earn 6 CECs Protecting your data center and your investment should start long before the first minute of operation. Actions and decisions made even prior to the first line of the design being drawn can have a large impact on operationality security. This vILT offering provides an introduction to security concepts and explores how security should be integrated into the conceptualization, design and operation of a data center. This virtual course will also provide insights into disaster recovery and business continuity practices, as a security breach can be just as damaging as that of a natural event. The workshop incorporates materials from ANSI/BICSI 002, BICSI 009 and the new Essentials of Data Center Projects. Cracking the Code: Interpreting the National Electrical Code ® (NEC ® ) Three two-hour sessions, each Monday at 6 p.m. (EST): 10, 17 and 24 June Earn 6 CECs Gain great insight into the NEC ® to help you safeguard people and property during this three-session workshop. BICSI Training Delivery Specialist Craig Dunton, RCDD, NTS, OSP, will explain how the NEC is structured, what sections are specific to telecommunications systems and equipment, and how to apply those requirements to real-world conditions. ICT professionals looking for increased knowledge of codes and safety will find this workshop especially useful. Find out more and register at bicsi.org/vilt. Just Announced! Webinar on NEW ANSI/BICSI 002-2019 Standard Take a late lunch at your desk while gaining insight into updates made to the new 2019 data center design best practices standard—an efficient way to earn one BICSI CEC! Navigating the New ANSI/BICSI 002-2019, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices Standard ANSI/BICSI 002-2019, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices covers all major systems found within a data center. Written by industry professionals from every key discipline, this standard not only identifies what a data center requires, but it also provides ample recommendations on the best methods of implementing a design to fulfill your needs. In this webinar the presenter will provide a high-level overview of the changes and updates to the ANSI/BICSI 002-2019 Data Center Design standard in comparison to the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014 Data Center Design standard. He will discuss how the changes are relevant to current trends and industry best practices. Presented by BICSI Training Delivery Specialist John McCain, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, CT John has nearly 30 years of ICT experience in the design, integration and implementation of telecommunications (voice, data, security, video, audio and other low-voltage control) transport systems and related infrastructure components. He began his career in structured cabling and outside plant as a technician in the early 90s. He later provided services for communication consulting firms including design and AutoCAD drawings. Visit bicsi.org/webinars for details and registration. 22 May, 2 p.m. EST